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Research by J.D. Power and Associates says only 26% of digital camera buyers will buy the same brand in the future, down from 35% last year. This is due mainly to product parity – meaning many brands are offering the same feature sets – and the increasing number of choices in the market, the study …
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Nikon today announced the Coolpix L6 and the Coolpix L5 under its L-series (L for “Lifestyleâ€) of digicams. The Nikon Coolpix L6 sells for $200 and takes an impressive 1,000 photos on a single set of AA lithium batteries. It has 6 megapixels, 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a host of beginner-friendly features. The $300 Nikon …
Nikon has announced 3 models in its S-series of slimline compact digital cameras: the Coolpix S10, S9 and S7c. The Coolpix S10 offers 6 megapixels, 2.5-inch LCD screen, 10x swivel zoom, CCD-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) and increased light sensitivity to ISO 800. The S9 has 6.1 megapixels, 2.5-inch screen, 3x optical zoom, 15 scene modes …
Fujifilm today announced the FinePix S9100, an SLR-style digital camera aimed at photo enthusiasts looking for a good zoom range, functionality, high ISO sensitivity and overall image quality. The S9100 is an upgrade to the highly regarded S9000 which was released exactly a year ago. The new digicam features the 10.7x Fujinon zoom lens, which …
Canon today released a total of 15 new models in its various Pixma lines of printers. Ahead of the forthcoming Photokina 2006 on September 26th, companies have been unveiling product lines in large numbers, and today is Canon’s turn. The company is launching six new photo lab quality printers in its third generation PIXMA range: …
Canon has just released two new lenses geared towards professional and advanced amateur photographers. These lenses are expected to be available in November 2006. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens With a maximum aperature of f/1.2 this lens is sure to be a low light shooter’s dream. That combined with the L quality and the …
Canon has finally released the replacement for the Rebel XT. It’s being called the Rebel XTi. With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and dust removal technology we should expect great things from this camera. Another change in the design is the new 2.5 inch LCD display. Canon has combined the small LCD screen and the …
This one’s for the birds and outdoor enthusiasts: a telescope that takes good pictures. It’s a combo actually of a 10x50mm spotting scope and a compact 2.1-megapixel digicam. Both components can be used separately or as one to capture images as viewed through the spotting scope. The combo package includes the adapter for mounting the …
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A new study shows that photos printed with refilled ink cartridges can fade significantly in less than two months, while prints made with original HP inks and photo papers last far longer. The study was done by independent testing firm Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) to compare the permanence of refilled ink cartridges and photo papers …
Photoshop guru Jeff Schewe will be in Santa Fe, California for his Advanced Photoshop for Photographers workshop which runs from September 18-22, 2006. The motorcycle-ridin’ Jeff has been teaching in the Santa Fe workshops for seven years and is also a noted photographer. The five-day intensive workshop is for advanced users of Adobe’s Photoshop CS2. …
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